Site Engineering Manager – Manufacturing & Projects

Yates Industries, Inc.; Saint Clair Shores (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Yates Industries, Inc. is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead engineering operations at our Michigan site.

You will translate corporate strategies into actionable site plans, manage projects from inception to completion, and drive safety and continuous improvement across production, quality, and maintenance functions. The role requires strong leadership, a track record of delivering complex engineering programs, and collaboration with operations, quality, and supply chain teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with design software and/or cylinder design.
• Ability to lead and develop engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, and develop site-level engineering teams.
• Translate corporate strategies into actionable site plans.
• Manage engineering projects from planning to completion.
• Support safety, quality, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, quality, and supply chain.

Skills

Leadership & Communication

Project Management

Technical Expertise

Financial Acumen

Problem-Solving & Innovation

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

2-year technical degree or equivalent

3-5 years of relevant experience

Tools

Excel

Internet Explorer

Made2Manage

SolidWorks

PDM

AutoCAD

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Yates Industries, Inc. is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead engineering operations at our Michigan site.

You will translate corporate strategies into actionable site plans, manage projects from inception to completion, and drive safety and continuous improvement across production, quality, and maintenance functions. The role requires strong leadership, a track record of delivering complex engineering programs, and collaboration with operations, quality, and supply chain teams.